Chemical burns can cause permanent injuries, disfigurement, loss of income, and excruciating pain. Chemical burns cause about 3% of the 486,000 burns that happen each year in the US. And while they are not as common as scalds or burns caused by fire, chemical burns can cause serious and long-lasting health effects, painful injuries, and … Read more
Nearly 32 million workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace. According to OSHA, 650,000 different chemicals are used in 3 million workplaces. Hazardous chemicals were responsible for nearly 3 million injuries or illness in 2014. This is the reason why chemical safety in workplaces is crucial. In this post, our St. Louis work … Read more
Employees that suffer burns in the workplace are significantly effected financially, as well as physically. Burns injuries can result from a workplace accident occurring in various occupations. A worker may be exposed to an environment in which flammable materials or volatile chemicals are used. Electrical burns can occur in workplaces where workers have to work … Read more